Question

what are the 5 stages of clay? (hint: when creating something with clay it starts as wet clay)
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what does it mean when we say a ceramic piece is \bisque ware\? what has happened to it?
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when cleaning up after using clay you must clean up using something wet. ex: wet sponge, wet paper towel, spray bottle. why???

Explanation:

1. The five stages of clay are: wet clay (plastic and easy - to - shape), leather - hard (firmer but still workable), bone - dry (completely dry and ready for firing), bisque (fired once at a low to medium temperature), and glazed and fired (after applying glaze and firing again).
2. A ceramic piece that is "bisque ware" has been fired once in a kiln at a relatively low to medium temperature. This firing hardens the clay, making it more durable and porous, which allows it to absorb glaze better.
3. When cleaning up after using clay, it must be done with something wet because dry clay particles can become airborne and be inhaled, which is harmful to health. Wetting the clay makes it stick together and easier to clean up without creating dust.

Answer:

1. Wet clay, leather - hard clay, bone - dry clay, bisque, glazed and fired clay.
2. It has been fired once at a relatively low to medium temperature, making it more durable and porous for glaze absorption.
3. To avoid creating dry clay dust that can be inhaled and is harmful to health.